MGM Resorts International has earned a top spot on DiversityInc’s Top 8 Regional Companies List for Diversity after being recognised as one of the nation’s leading sources on workplace diversity management.
For the 14th year on the trot, MGM has been recognised for diversity best practices in recruitment, talent development, senior leadership commitment and supplier diversity across the company.
“For almost 20 years we have worked passionately and diligently to weave inclusion throughout the fabric of our culture here at MGM Resorts,” said Phyllis A. James, the company’s chief diversity and corporate responsibility officer.
“Diversity touches all aspects of our business – from our workforce to our guests, to our business partners and our communities around the world. We are proud to be recognized for this honor for the 14th year and will continue to keep diversity has a top priority.”
DiversityInc carries out an annual survey to gauge an understanding of the industry’s talent results in the workforce and management, senior leadership accountability, talent programs, workplace practices, philanthropy and supplier diversity.
The survey takes into consideration the intersectionality of ethnicity, race, and gender across the industry.
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“DiversityInc Top 50 Companies have a decisive advantage because they treat people more fairly than other companies. Everybody, including white men, are far better off working for them because there is more opportunity at better run companies. Top 50 companies also deliver a greater-than-average return for shareholders.”
In 2000, MGM Resorts took the leadership as the first company in the gaming and hospitality industry to voluntarily adopt a formal diversity and inclusion initiative. This is a critical pillar of the company’s enterprise-wide social responsibility platform, which also focuses on community investment and environmental sustainability as key elements.
